What is moral skepticism?

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What is moral skepticism?

Moral skepticism is the philosophical position that denies or doubts the existence of objective moral truths or principles. It suggests that moral claims are not objectively true or false, and that there is no universal or objective basis for moral judgments. Moral skeptics argue that moral values and obligations are subjective, varying from person to person or culture to culture, and are ultimately based on individual preferences, emotions, or social conventions.